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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 445 753 JC 000 692 TITLE Facilities Master Plan: Executive Summary. Foothill-De Anza Community College District 2005: Planning for the New Millennium. INSTITUTION Foothill-De Anza Community Coll. District, Los Altos Hills, CA. PUB DATE 1999-00-00 NOTE 54p. PUB TYPE Reports - Descriptive (141) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC03 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Community Colleges; Educational Facilities; Educational Facilities Improvement; *Educational Facilities Planning; *Facility Guidelines; Two Year Colleges IDENTIFIERS *Foothill de Anza Community College District CA ABSTRACT This document presents Foothill-De Anza Community College District's (California) Facilities Master Plan. This planning document is organized into four sections: (1) plan overview, which is a summary of the planning process and document organizations; (2) Master Plan recommendations, which presents a campus master plan for each college (Foothill College and De Anza College) identifying the proposed projects required to meet the Master Plan Space Program, analysis diagrams that describe proposed access and circulation, and landscape plans that describe the landscape recommendations for each college; (3) educational summary plan, which is a summary of the two colleges' Educational Master Plans, and includes division summaries, weekly student contact hour projections, instructional space summaries, and Master Plan Space Programs; and (4) existing analysis, which is a comprehensive analysis of each campus with graphic plates that detail the physical and experiential issues, identifying constraints and opportunities for each site. The appendix includes the following information that was developed during the master planning process: proposed plant materials, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and building age summary. This master plan is supported by a number of documents that provide additional and more detailed information. A list of these documents is included in this master plan. (VWC) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document.

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DOCUMENT RESUME

ED 445 753 JC 000 692

TITLE Facilities Master Plan: Executive Summary. Foothill-De AnzaCommunity College District 2005: Planning for the NewMillennium.

INSTITUTION Foothill-De Anza Community Coll. District, Los Altos Hills,CA.

PUB DATE 1999-00-00NOTE 54p.

PUB TYPE Reports - Descriptive (141)EDRS PRICE MF01/PC03 Plus Postage.DESCRIPTORS *Community Colleges; Educational Facilities; Educational

Facilities Improvement; *Educational Facilities Planning;*Facility Guidelines; Two Year Colleges

IDENTIFIERS *Foothill de Anza Community College District CA

ABSTRACTThis document presents Foothill-De Anza Community College

District's (California) Facilities Master Plan. This planning document isorganized into four sections: (1) plan overview, which is a summary of theplanning process and document organizations; (2) Master Plan recommendations,which presents a campus master plan for each college (Foothill College and DeAnza College) identifying the proposed projects required to meet the MasterPlan Space Program, analysis diagrams that describe proposed access andcirculation, and landscape plans that describe the landscape recommendationsfor each college; (3) educational summary plan, which is a summary of the twocolleges' Educational Master Plans, and includes division summaries, weeklystudent contact hour projections, instructional space summaries, and MasterPlan Space Programs; and (4) existing analysis, which is a comprehensiveanalysis of each campus with graphic plates that detail the physical andexperiential issues, identifying constraints and opportunities for each site.The appendix includes the following information that was developed during themaster planning process: proposed plant materials, mechanical engineering,electrical engineering, and building age summary. This master plan issupported by a number of documents that provide additional and more detailedinformation. A list of these documents is included in this master plan. (VWC)

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FACILITIES MASTERPLANEXECUTIVE SUMMARY

FOOTHILL COLLEGELos Altos Hills, California

DE ANZA COLLEGECupertino. California

STEERING COMMITTEE

Foothill CollegeBernadine Chuck Fag, Ite3kirt

Bill Pates Vice Pcesicirt, Ire tititicral Rich &Del.elcimsrt

Bruce SwerEcri, 1.6cerre3icat, arsticralRenraEs&Istardoi

De Anza CollegeMartha Kate-, Itestirt

Judy Miner, Vim aestat, Its taztrn

Mike Brady, McerresidErt, Firate &Ctilecft Sanias

Jose Diret ar, allecfiarvirs

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Table of Contents

PREFACE Letter from the Chancellor iii

PART I. Plan Overview 1

The Planning Process 2

Document Organization 3

PART II. Master Plan Recommendations 5Foothill CollegeLetter from President 7

Master Plan Recommendations 8

Landscape Recommendations 18Design Guidelines 21

De Anza CollegeLetter from President 27

Master Plan Recommendations 28Landscape Recommendations 36Design Guidelines 39

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PART IV. Existing Analysis 91Foothill College 93Campus Zoning 94Vehicular Circulation 96Pedestrian Circulation 98Landscape Analysis 100

APPENDIX

De Anza College 105Campus Zoning 106Vehicular Circulation 108Pedestrian Circulation 110

Landscape Analysis 112

aDevelopment OptionsTraffic and Parking DataLandscape Implementation ProgramProposed Tree List

Supporting DocumentsFoothill-De Anza Community College District 2005Planning for the New Millennium

Educational Master Plan 1999 - Foothill-De AnzaCommunity College District

zFoothill 2005 Educational Opportunity for All In the21st Century

Educational Master Plan 1999- Foothill College12C De Anza 2005 Pathways to Excellence

Educational Master Plan 1999 - De Anza College

Traffic Circulation Study/Parking Utilization Analysis at2 Foothill and De Anza Colleges -1999

Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc.

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Facilities Master Plan Cost Summary - Foothill De AnzaCommunity College District July 1999

Space Inventory Report Foothill De Anza CommunityCollege District - February 1999

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PREFACE

Letter from theChancellor

Two years ago the Foothill-De AnzaCommunity College District marked its 40thyear of service to the community. Today,the District is one of the largest, mostdiverse community college districts in thenation. The faculty and staff enjoy a well-deserved reputation for excellence. Theability to maintain this high quality ofservices rests in the successfulimplementation of this Facilities MasterPlan.

The Facilities Master Plan supports theEducational Master Plans that both collegesand the District completed earlier this year.The master planning process was a complexand ambitious endeavor that involved theentire community of the campuses. Theactions set forth in this master plan willensure that the colleges can respond to thetechnological and social changes affectingthe world around us. The Silicon Valleydemands world class facilities to develop aworld class workforce, and our FacilitiesMaster Plan will guide the Foothill-De AnzaCommunity College District to meet thisgoal as we enter the 21St century

Leo. E. Chavez

September 1999

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PART I. Plan Overview

Founded in 1957, Foothill-De AnzaCommunity College District and its twocolleges, Foothill College and De AnzaCollege, serve the rapidly growing populationof Silicon Valley.

Both Foothill and De Anza Colleges weredesigned by Architects Associated Ernest J.Kump, and Masten and Hurd. While theirarchitectural themes are very diverse, it isnoteworthy that both campuses have beennationally recognized and have receivednumerous design awards, including theprestigious National Honor Award of theAmerican Institute of Architects, Foothill in1962 and De Anza in 1969. In 1969, it wasstated that the two colleges five miles apartare without question the most exquisite ofthe 90 in the state. (S.F. Chronicle)

Thirty years later the campuses are stillrecognized as architectural landmarks.

This Facilities Master Plan recognizes theimportance of these distinguished campusesand provides solutions to the changingeducational, site and facilities needs whileenhancing the positive qualities of eachcampus.

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In January of 1997, Foothill and De AnzaColleges both undertook comprehensiveplanning efforts, to develop District andCollege Educational Master Plans. The planswere completed in the spring of 1999 withthe following titles:

Foothill-De Anza Community CollegeDistrict 2005 Planning for the NewMillennium

Educational Master Plan 1999 Foothill -De Anza Community College District

Foothill 2005 - Educational Opportunity forAll In the 21st Century

Educational Master Plan 1999 FoothillCollege

De Anza 2005 - Pathways to ExcellenceEducational Master Plan 1999 -De Anza College

The Educational Master Plans for theDistrict and for each College serve as thefoundation for the development of thisFacilities Master Plan. The Master Plan for theFoothill-De Anza Community College Districtis a long-range plan that will serve as a guidefor future development. This documentshould be regarded as a "living" document tobe revisited, as needs change, and to serve theDistrict for years to come.

FOOTHILL-DE ANZA

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PART I. Plan Overview

The Planning ProcessThe eight-month master planning process

has been a highly participatory one involvingthe many constituencies of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. Theplanners worked closely with the SteeringCommittee comprised of key administratorsfrom the District and each of the colleges.The direct input of this leadership groupinsured the development of a well-conceivedand accepted master plan for the district.

Throughout the planning process, openforums and presentations were held withshared governance and division committeesto broaden the plan's perspective and toenhance the acceptance of the proposeddevelopments. The master planning team

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was led by the Architects and included theLandscape Architects and the TrafficEngineers.

The master planning process followedthe five phases illustrated in the followingschedule.

Each phase, taken in turn provided alogical sequence for developing a collectiveunderstanding of the District's facilitiesneeds. The Steering Committee met in eachphase to review material and make importantdecisions. Through the dialogue of theplanning process, and comprehension offuture needs, a strong and logical Master Planevolved for the Foothill-De Anza CommunityCollege District.

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PART I. Plan Overview

DocumentOrganization

This Facilities Master Plan is a planningdocument that is organized into foursections.

I. Plan OverviewAn overview summary of the planning

process and document organization.

II. Master PlanRecommendationsThe Proposed Master Plan section is the

conclusion of the planning process. Acampus master plan is presented for eachcollege identifying the proposed projectsrequired to meet the Master Plan SpaceProgram. Analysis diagrams describeproposed access and circulation, andlandscape plans describe the landscaperecommendations for each college. DesignGuidelines are presented in this section toserve as a guide for future development.

Ill. Educational Plan SummaryThis section is a summary of the

College's Educational Master Plans. Itincludes Division Summaries, Weekly StudentContact Hour (WSCH) Projections,Instructional Space Summaries and MasterPlan Space Programs.

IV. Existing AnalysisThe Existing Analysis section is a

comprehensive analysis of each campus.Graphic plates detail the physical andexperiential issues, identifying constraints andopportunities for each site.

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AppendixThe Appendix includes the following

information that was developed during themaster planning process.

Proposed Plant Materials

Mechanical engineering

Electrical Engineering

Building Age Summary

Supporting DocumentsThis master plan is supported by a

number of documents that provide additionaland more detailed information. They include:

Foothill-De Anza Community CollegeDistrict 2005 Planning for the NewMillennium

Educational Master Plan 1999 - FoothillDe Anza Community College District

Foothill 2005 Educational Opportunity forAll In the 21st Century

Educational Master Plan 1999 - FoothillCollege

De Anza 2005 Pathways to ExcellenceEducational Master Plan 1999 - De AnzaCollege

Traffic Circulation Study/ParkingUtilization Analysis at Foothill andDe Anza Colleges 1999

Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc.

Facilities Master Plan cost SummaryFoothill De Anza Community CollegeDistrict - July 1999

Space Inventory ReportFoothill De Anza Community CollegeDistrict February 1999

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PART II. Master Plan Recommendations

Master PlanRecommendations

The conclusions of the Educational andFacilities Master Plan for Foothill-De AnzaCommunity College District are presented inthis section. The Recommendations are aphysical interpretation of the EducationalMaster Plans and address the educational, siteand facility needs at each College. The MasterPlan is a long-range plan and is intended toact as a guide for future development. It willbe revisited annually, as needs change andwill serve the District for years to come.

While the Master Plan drawings appearspecific, the forms generated are onlyplaceholders designed to specify campuslinkages and adjacencies. The final design ofeach site and facility project will take place asprojects are funded and detailedprogramming occurs.

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The Recommended Master Plan ispresented in a series of graphic plates, whichare included in this section and describedbelow.

Recommended Master PlanThe Recommended Master Plan is anillustration of the proposed campusrecommendations. Site development andfacility projects including renovation andnew construction are identified.

Campus Access & CirculationPlanThis plan describes the proposed campusaccess and circulation. New entries,pedestrian drop-offs, vehicular andpedestrian patterns are illustrated.

Landscape Master PlanThe Landscape Master Plan illustrates theproposed development for the campusgrounds.

Design GuidelinesThe Design Guidelines identify andillustrate the key concepts and elementsthat combine to give each campus theirnotable character. These traits are thosethat should guide future building and sitedevelopment. The guidelines cover issuesregarding campus plan, architecturalvocabulary and landscape treatment.

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PART II Master Plan RecommendationsFoothill College

Letter from thePresidentThe Facilities Master Plan for Foothill Collegeis the first since Foothill was constructed in1961. This plan reflects the mission and goalsof the College as contained in oureducational master plan, FOOTHILL 2005,Educational Opportunity for all in the 21stCentury. An extraordinary number of peopleparticipated in the development of theeducational master plan from which we havederived our facilities planning.

The facilities plan will guide us into thenext five years where unprecedented growthand student diversity is expected. We haveidentified specific performance objectives forinstitutional effectiveness and each divisionhas developed a plan for attaining thoseobjectives through staffing, programdevelopment, and facilities planning.

The educational and facilities master planswere created to affirm our Vision:

Students who attend our college achievetheir goals because relevant instructionoccurs in an engaging, stimulating,inclusive manner; and any supportservice they need is provided. Studentsfeel accepted as part of the Foothillfamily and realize they made the rightchoice in choosing Foothill to furthertheir education and personaldevelopment.

And to assist us in achieving our Mission:

To provide lower division academicinstruction, career programs, and continuousworkforce improvement to advanceCalifornia's economic growth and globalcompetitiveness.

Bernadine Chuck Fong, Presi ent

August 1999

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PART II. Master Plan RecommendationsFoothill College

Master PlanRecommendations

The Recommended Master Plan forFoothill College presents a campus modelthat will meet the needs of the college for itscurrent enrollment of 16,000 and ananticipated enrollment of 18,000 students bythe year 2010. The plan provides solutions tothe educational needs described in theEducational Master Plan and addresses issuesidentified in the Existing Analysis. The plan isan overall picture of the developed campusand includes both site development andfacility projects.

The challenge of the Foothill CollegeMaster Plan was to accommodate the needsof a growing college, while maintaining theoriginal design and architectural integrity ofthis exceptional campus. According to theoriginal campus architects, Ernest Kump andMasten & Hurd, ...

It is the desired objective that thenew campus for Foothill College be sophysically organized in its planning asto provide an environmental feeling ofdignified informality within aframework of functional and orderlyrelationships of the required buildingspaces.

The entire campus and its spaceorganization should form an organicunified complex achieving asophisticated yet informal environmentrelated to the feelings manifest in thetraditions of college life.

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PART II. Master Plan RecommendationsFoothill College

SITE IMPROVEMENTSMODIFIED MAIN ENTRY ANDPEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

A revision to the main entry is proposedto eliminate the congestion that currentlyexists. Landscape development will accentthis entry and clearly direct campus visitorsto the main loop road. The path from theadjacent parking lot (Lot A) is shifted to theeast, and a pedestrian bridge is proposed tocreate a safer and more convenientpedestrian path. The bridge will connect to anewly developed path that will lead up to thetheatre and main campus.

NEW "FRONT DOOR" AND VISITORLOT

A highly visible "Front Door" to theCampus Center and main campus isproposed along the Loop Road, at grade level,below the existing footbridge that connectsthe main campus with the athletic facilities.A two-story lobby expansion will create aninviting entrance to the Campus Center

which will house the proposed "One StopShop" of student services.

An expanded Visitor Parking Lot adjacentto the "Front Door" will allow for easy accessto the renovated Campus Center. A newvisitor to the campus would enter thecampus, see the bridge as a gateway, park inthe expanded Visitor Parking Lot and enter aninviting lobby at grade level.

The "Front Door" landscape is designedto emphasize the entry to the campus andStudent Services Center. Single speciesdeciduous accent trees will punctuate eitherside of the entry drop off and visitor parkinglot, emphasizing the campus entry point. Theaccent tree planting is supported with lowgrowing shrubs.

PARKING DECK AND PEDESTRIANBRIDGES

With the anticipated growth in campusenrollment, additional parking is required. Inorder to address this need, a parking deck isproposed along the north side of the

campus. The deck will be builtinto the sloping hillside adjacentto the proposed Center forInnovation in Education and willincorporate stair towers andpedestrian bridges across themain campus loop road.

The bridges will eliminaterM some of the pedestrian-vehicular

conflicts that currently exist andstrengthen the connection of thecampus to the Center for

*V.Innovation. The deck willincorporate landscape elementsto provide shade and to reducethe "sea of cars" effect.

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LOOP ROAD RE-ALIGNMENT

A re-alignment of the Loop Road isproposed in order to resolve a number ofplanning issues identified in the ExistingAnalysis. The congestion at the sharp bend iseliminated, and the limited buildable area onthe main campus is expanded, allowing forthe construction of the new ScienceComplex.

The new section of the loop road will bedepressed and a pedestrian bridge/plazadeveloped to connect the proposed Centerfor Innovation in Education to the maincampus. The development of the bridge andthe associated landscape elements will serveas a visual and physical expansion of theexisting campus.

FACILITY PROJECTSSECURITY & INFORMATIONCENTER

The current location of the SecurityOffice, on the main level of the CampusCenter, has limited visibility for "first time"visitors and creates a problem for those inneed of a map, directions or a parking permit.A new Security & Information Center isproposed along the Loop road, adjacent tothe proposed "Front Door" and expandedVisitor Parking Lot. This location will orientthe first time visitor and will provide Securityeasy access to the entire campus.

STUDENT SERVICESCONSOLIDATION

Currently, Student Services offices arelocated in a number of facilities throughoutthe campus. Access to these decentralizedservices is difficult. A complete renovationand addition to the current Campus Centerwill consolidate all of the Student Servicesfunctions on the campus into one centrallocation - a true "One Stop Shop".

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The office functions (Admissions andRecords, Financial Aid, Counseling, etc.) willbe located on the lower level, adjacent to thenew Entry Lobby. Food Service, Bookstore,Lounge and Meeting Room functions will belocated on the upper level. The dining areaswill "spill" out onto a developed outdoorplaza, which will create a primary gatheringspace on the east end of the main campus.

The main plaza will be used for largegatherings (displays, bazaars, and concerts)and will be surrounded by organic shapedgrassed berms reminiscent of the existingcampus landscape. The grassed berms will

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A trellised outdoor seating area plantedwith Wisteria and irrigation misters(reminiscent of the existing Owl's Nest plaza)will be included at either side of the entry tothe Student Services building. The coveredseating area is adjacent to food services andthe bookstore, and will serve as an outdooreating space and small scale gathering area.

The main plaza development includes aseries of overflow spaces of assorted sizes forvaried events. Decorative paving andbenches will be located throughout the mainplaza in a variety of sizes and groupings.

CENTER FOR INNOVATION INEDUCATION

A renovation to the dormant SpaceScience Center, will transform the facility intoan interactive, multimedia open-accesscomputer laboratory and center forinnovations in educational technology and K-14 teacher training.

The associated landscape developmentwill serve as an ecologically sensitive andenvironmental example of Californialandscapes and will serve as a living exampleof the concepts taught in the Center.Landscaping surrounding the building will bea continuation of the horticulture departmentarboretum gardens and a mixture of lowgrowing flowering plants. This landscape willhave a unique character and will frame thelong expansive views from this hilltopsetting.

The landscape shall serve as a visual andphysical connection to the Science Complexand Central Campus. The north-facing hillsideat the perimeter of the campus shall serve asa herbivore grazing area and the materialselections and paving shall be innovative,environmentally sustainable, recycled orexperimental in nature. Lighting shall be lowlevel and considerate of the surroundingresidential context.

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SCIENCE COMPLEX

A new science complex will provide a venuefor collaboration between three differentAllied Health Career programs:Biotechnology, Ornamental Horticulture andVeterinary Technology. The newdevelopment will replace the aging facilitiesthat currently exist on the west end of thecampus and correct the vehicular congestionas well. The proposed pedestrianbridge/plaza will provide a visual andphysical connection to the proposed Centerfor Innovation in Education.

The science complex landscape designsupports the instructional use of theproposed science buildings. The west-facingslope adjacent to the classroom spaces aredesignated for horticulture departmentdemonstrative gardens. Trees and landscapeconsistent with the arboretum nature of thesurrounding landscape will serve as anexample of native and drought tolerantplants.

An outdoor space within the complex isrecommended for formal outdoor classroomuse. Trees will be used to define the outdooruse of this learning space, providing shadeand structure. Large grassed berms areproposed with informal tree groupingsconsistent with the existing landscape areasthroughout the campus. Small plazas forintimate conversation and classroom supportare to planted with small scale trees of asingle species.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

The recommended location for theproposed Child Development Center willprovide easy access to and from the centerfrom Moody Road without circulatingthrough the entire campus. The proposedCenter will support the Child DevelopmentProgram needs and will replace the agingtemporary facilities that currently exist.

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The child development center landscapedesign will provide users with variedlandscape for activities associated with thechild development center curriculumincluding whimsical elements for children'sinterest. The perimeter landscape willincorporate a dense buffer of trees andshrubs for screening from neighboringactivities. Plant selections should not includeany toxic or poisonous plant species that maybe harmful to children, (e.g. Oleander).

THEATRE EXPANSION

The current theatre lacks the supportspace required to support the program. Theproposed two-story addition at the back ofthe theatre will provide new classrooms,scenery construction and storage areas, anelevator and a revised loading dock.Theproposed pedestrian bridge at Parking Lot Awill connect to a pedestrian path to thetheatre and will encourage access from thelower parking lot.

The formal outdoor reception plazas shallreflect the formal yet creative nature of thetheater.The north-facing courtyard will serveas a formal plaza intended for mixed uses.Small trellised outdoor areas are proposed forpracticing lines and intimate conversations, aswell as for large formal gatherings and theaterevents. Tree planting in a formalarrangement at the perimeter of thecourtyard to allow for expansive plaza eventsand will provide varied seating areas at theperimeter of the plaza. Low level lighting isrecommended for night time use.

STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS

The current stadium support facilities arelacking and in need of repair. This projectwill include the construction of a newstadium support facility to house restrooms,team rooms and concessions.

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VETERINARY TECHNOLOGYSUPPORT & UPPER CAMPUSSERVICE FACILITY

The Veterinary Technology Program willbe housed in the proposed Science Complex,with the exception of the sloping hillsideadjacent to the CIE, which will be used as agrazing area for horses. The proposed facilitywill support this area as required by theprogram. In addition, a service building willbe located here to facilitate the on-goingmaintenance needs of the upper campus.

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGYSERVICES AND PLANT SERVICES

A facility to support district-widetechnology is proposed at the Plant Servicesarea located at Foothill College. TheEducational Technology Services building willbe a shared use facility and will include UserSupport Services,Technical Services, NetworkManagement, Computer Operations,TVNideoand Instructional Development. The projectalso includes renovations and additions to thecurrent Plant Services Facility.

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Landscape MasterPlanTHE SETTING

The Foothill Campus is situated amongrolling hillsides of Northern California. Thesurrounding landscape is comprised of amixed Oak woodland ecotype. The campusis bordered on all sides by sparse residentialdevelopments and vehicular corridors.Because of its location on top of a hillside,the campus affords expansive views to theneighboring hillsides and native landscape.

THE EXISTING CAMPUSLANDSCAPE

The 122 acre Foothill campus landscapewas planted nearly 30 years ago, and althoughwell planned, changes in the campusstructure and the maturity of the campusplanting has left the landscape in need ofrenovation. Natural rock outcroppings, oaktrees and native perennial grasses areprevalent throughout the campus landscape.Proposed campus development will createnew areas, which will need to fit in with theestablished landscape structure andsurrounding native landscape. The LandscapeMaster Plan includes the evaluation ofexisting landscape conditions and providesrecommendations related to safety, structureand aesthetics.

LANDSCAPE CONCEPT

The intention for the renovation andaddition of future landscapes is to reinforce asense of place within the rural campussetting, while weaving together newlyrenovated areas within the fabric of theoriginal campus. Renovations to existinglandscaped areas shall incorporate innovativeuse of sustainable materials. New plantingsand outdoor spaces shall add aesthetic value,provide visual interest, and define the

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outdoor spaces throughout the campus.Selection of new and replacement plantmaterial shall be consistent with the intent ofthe original campus master plan, native toCalifornia and shall require minimalsupplemental water and maintenance.

The Foothill campus is defined through aseries of organic landscape spaces of abucolic nature. The adjacent oak woodlandlandscape transitions from several semi-formal arrangements of large deciduous treeplantings into more formal central campuscourtyards and plazas.

Vehicular and pedestrian entries shall beplanted with stands of columnar accent treesto identify the significant entrances tocampus. Landscape shall support theproposed building expansions and work withthe concept of the new building styles andfacades as well as the proposed disciplines.

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LandscapeRecommendationsPLANTING

Mature and unhealthy plantings arerecommended to be replaced withappropriate size trees and shrubs for thescale of the setting. Large groves of trees willbe selectively removed and replanted overtime to avoid plants reaching maturity at thesame time. Informal planting areas will beplanted with a mixture of low growing plantspecies to avoid single species plantmortality. Large masses of tall shrubs (over 5feet tall) will be avoided for safety reasons.All tree-planting guidelines shall be asindicated or supported by specific Arboristrecommendations.

New and renovated landscape areas willreinforce the following landscape concepts.

Ecological connection with the place andsurrounding region.

Sense of place and individual campusidentity.

Visual interest.

Direct views and define spaces.

Commitment to education, naturalresources and sustainability.

Emphasis on entry points to orientvisitor, staff and students to campususe areas.

Appropriate style and scale i.e.formal, semi-formal, natural.

Safety.

For the purpose of organization andemphasis of distinct campus styles, thelandscape areas at Foothill College have beendivided into four distinct landscape zones.Each zone adheres to the landscape conceptsestablished above while also emphasizing theunique identity of the specific zone.

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Landscape zones are organized into thefollowing distinct areas:

Central Campus Core Zone -The centralcampus core consists of large plazas (formaland informal) and mixed use areas (eating,administration, campus support, library,large gathering areas).

Multi-discipline Zone - The Multi-disciplinezone consists of the landscape supportingindividual disciplines within the campus,including classroom spaces and smallercourtyards which serve the classrooms. (e.g.Science, Art, Offices)

Historical Zones The Foothill campus hasremnants of a historical landscape whichsupports the existing structures from theoriginal site use at the campus. Theselandscape spaces are generally low usespaces but have great historical referenceand significance.

Landscape Buffer- As the campus isimmediately adjacent to major vehicularcirculation routes (Hwy 280), a landscapebuffer of mixed evergreen / oak woodlandhas been established at the perimeter of thecampus.

CENTRAL CAMPUS CORE ZONEThe Central Campus Core Zone is

intended to serve as the principal gatheringspace on the campus. Landscape treatmentshall be designed to support multiple outdoorevents (e.g. lectures, concerts, informalseating, etc.) The landscaping within thecentral core shall include formal arrangementof trees and shrubs along with large organicshaped grassed berms. Plazas shall contain acombination of low growing groundcover(under 24") and/or grass with tree plantings.Tree size shall be selected in relation to thesize of the plaza. The objective of the CentralCore Campus Zone landscape is to achievethe following:

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Reinforce the pedestrian and vehicularcirculation throughout the campus.

Define Central Campus Core Zone identity.

Provide visual interest and outdoorgathering areas for students, staff, visitors.

Provide safe outdoor spaces.

MULTI-DISCIPLINE ZONE

The multi-discipline zone is intended toserve as a secondary gathering space oncampus. Landscape treatment shall bedesigned to support classroom use, intimateseating and conversation areas, study andreading spaces. The landscaping within themulti-discipline zones shall include semi-formal arrangement of trees and shrubs insmall courtyards and informal use oflandscape elements surrounding buildingsand pathways. Small courtyards shall containa combination of low growing groundcoverwith single species tree plantings. Tree sizeshall be small in scale (12' 20' height). Ingeneral, the landscaping of the Central CoreCampus Zone should reinforce the followingobjectives:

Provide visual interest and small scaleoutdoor gathering areas for students andfaculty.

Provide and overall campus feeling whichpromotes educational ideals beinginstructed in the campus.

Provide areas which promote outdooreducation and interaction between studentsand staff.

Provide safe outdoor spaces.

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HISTORICAL ZONES

The historical zone landscape is intendedto serve as a tertiary gathering space oncampus. Landscape treatment shall bedesigned to support special events and shallreflect the original design intent of the space.The landscaping within the historical zonesshall include very formal arrangement oftrees and shrubs, reminiscent of turn of thecentury garden design. Courtyards andlandscape surrounding the HistoricalBuildings (i.e. Carriage House andHouse) shall contain a formal arrangement offlowering groundcovers, perennials and treeplantings, combined with decorative pavingand detailed site ornamentation. Thelandscaping of the Historical Zones shouldincorporate the following guidelines:

Provide a cultural representation of thehistory of the site.

Provide very formal gathering spaces forformal events, presentations and gatherings.

Utilize detailed site furnishings of ahistorical nature.

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LANDSCAPE BUFFER ZONE

The Landscape Buffer zone incorporatesthe native Oak Woodland landscape whichsurrounds the perimeter of the FoothillCampus. The campus landscape buffer zoneshall include a dense planting of evergreentrees intended to screen the campus fromadjacent activities, properties and vehicularcorridors, and to provide an ecologicalconnection to the neighboring nativewoodland. The Landscape Buffer Zoneshould incorporate the following:

Provide a dense buffer at perimeter ofcampus to screen adjacent vehicular traffic(i.e. Highway 280).

Enhance ecological connection to adjacentOak Woodland.

Maintain visibility at a pedestrian level.

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Design Guidelines

The purpose of the following section is tocommunicate the design guidelines for futurephysical development of the Foothill Collegecampus. These guidelines are divided intothe key issues that create campus character:

Campus Plan

Architectural Vocabulary

Landscape Treatment

Woven through these guidelines as acommon thread is a consistent approach tothe challenge of creating new design withinan existing campus. On a campus ofsignificant character such as Foothill, meetingthis challenge insures the preservation of agreat heritage for future generations ofstudents.

The design guidelines are focused on theessential elements and visual themes of theFoothill tradition to insure they become partof future development. New design at Foothillwill reinforce and enhance the existingcharacter of this notable campus.

It is important to emphasize that newdesign on the campus should be a blend ofnew and old. The goal of future developmentshould be to create a campus whose designbuilds on the foundation of the past with astrong contemporary vision for the future. Itis significant that this design approachparallels the educational mission of thedistrict and can be a manifestation of it.

CAMPUS PLAN

The "foundation" of the distinguishedcharacter of the Foothill campus is its campusplan. The plan represents the organization ofthe college and the arrangement of buildingsand open spaces within it.

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All major buildings are placed on thehilly site and adjoining knoll connected by afootbridge. At a lower level, an access roadgracefully circles the campus, successfullyseparating vehicles from pedestrians on themain campus. Buildings on the main campusare clustered in disciplines and organizedaround the central Library. The campus isdescribed as having an atmosphere ofwarmth, dignity, richness and vitality...anenvironment in which the community feels athome.

Original Campus Plan, 1959

The Master Plan identifies the opportunityto create a new cluster of buildings andexpand the academic core with the proposedScience Complex. Pedestrian bridges areproposed at a number of locations to connectthe main campus to surrounding grades. Thisfollows the original planning conceptdeveloped with the design of the mainfootbridge. Future development of theFoothill campus allows the opportunity toenhance and expand the campus plan whileaddressing current and projected futureneeds.

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ARCHITECTURAL VOCABULARY

The architectural design of the FoothillCollege campus provides a consistency ofarchitectural expression which gives thecampus its cohesive identity.

Naturalness was emphasized in thearchitectural style of the campus by using apalette of materials that were deliberatelysparse and organic: redwood (the chiefstructural material, chosen for its indigenoustradition and as a reflection of the half-ruralenvironment of the college), brick andconcrete. The majority of the originalcampus buildings were rectangular, with theexception of three octagonal lecture hallsstrategically located throughout the maincampus.

The design of future buildings on thecampus should endeavor to participate in thecampus tradition and extend it into acontemporary expression. New buildingsshould carefully respect the traditionalpalette of materials, facade proportioning andwindow type.

LANDSCAPE TREATMENT

Focal Plantings at Arrival and Entry Points

Stands of accent trees shall be used toidentify pedestrian and vehicular accesspoints. Lighting and signage shallcomplement the tree planting.

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,Erosion Control and Drainage

The following general recommendationsshall be applied to heavily eroded banks andhillsides.

Replant heavily eroded hillsides and bankswith soil stabilizing plants (Refer toAppendix for plant species).

Use retaining walls, concrete curb andgutter to prevent further erosion.

Repair inefficient and damaged drain inlets.

Implement new system for downspoutdrainage.

Install drainage at pathway edges (e.g.perforated pipe wrapped in fabric withgravel 2" 3" decorative black color on top.

Restore stream banks with riparian habitat.

Implement long term renovation of nativeperennial grasslands on large hillsides.

Soil Health

The following guidelines for soil healthshall be considered.

Campus wide soil test and analysis.

Raise soil level in beds adjacent to raisedconcrete pathways.

Compacted planting beds shall be aeratedand include organic soil amendments.

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All planting beds shall be mulched with athree-inch layer of mulch. Mulch Type shallbe 3/4" 1" recycled and nitrified redwoodcompost with organic components such asleaf litter and tree waste.

A program for chipping and mulchingcampus green waste should beincorporated.

Parking Lot Treatments

Landscaping in parking lots shall be usedto provide shade and to mitigate thereflective glare of the paved areas. Whenrenovations are made to existing parking lotsand when additional parking is added, lotsshall be planted with trees at a minimum rateof one tree per six parking spaces. Structuralsoils may be used in parking lots to establishcompaction yet allow tree root growth.Where structural soils are not appropriate,deep rooting tree species shall be selected toavoid degradation of the paved surface.Maintain low growing (under 3') landscape atperimeter of parking lots and in plantingislands to retain visibility from adjacent walksand buildings.

Decked parking shall be planted withone tree per column at the second storylevel. Views of decked parking lots should bescreened with evergreen trees. Slow growingspecies such as Quercus agrifolia CoastLive Oak are recommended in combinationwith faster growing tree species (refer toappendix for tree species).

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small courtyards. Paving in interiorcourtyards should differentiate fromsurrounding paving with smaller scale ormore detailed paving such as brick, exposedaggregate squares or decorative concretepavers. Courtyards should contain consistentstyle benches, recycle bins and wasteenclosures. Low level lighting should beincluded in courtyards for safety and nighttime use.

Successional Replacement and WeeclvSpecies Removal

Replacement of all mature, unhealthy andinappropriate trees shall be successional andreplanted in varying stages over time toprevent maturity of trees at the same time.Large stands of trees shall be replaced over aperiod of ten years.

Existing stands of invasive plant speciessuch as Pampas Grass, Acacia and Broomshall be removed. These weedy plant speciesshall be replaced with appropriate plantselection (Refer to Appendix). TheEucalyptus groves shall be replaced withCoast Live Oak trees and Oak understoryplanting (Refer to Appendix). Existing Oakseedlings found throughout the campus shallbe gathered, nursed in campus horticulturedepartment and used as replacementplanting.

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Site Lighting

The following recommendations shall beconsidered for Campus lighting.

Existing lights shall be replaced withenergy efficient down-lit fixtures, of similarstyle.

Hierarchy of similar style light fixtures.

Large scale lighting along vehicular routesand parking lots.

Pedestrian scale lights in central campuscore zone (30' and under).

Decorative small scale lighting in historiczones (20' and under).

Low voltage lighting located in all stairwaysand along ramps.

Signage

Foothill College is currently undergoing asignage program which will greatly enhancecampus wayfinding. Signs shall be located atvehicular and pedestrian entries and shall besupported with complementary landscaping.

Paving

All new paved vehicular routes shouldaccommodate bicycle traffic and provide bikelanes. Paving should be used to identifyprimary and secondary circulation routesthrough differentiation in paving type andscale. Central axis routes will be developedwith a consistent use of decorative paving.Curbs are recommended at path edges toprevent their degradation. Paving invehicular use areas should be designed tosupport the large trucks and fire equipment.

The following general recommendationsshall be considered for campus paving:

Vehicular Paving- Appropriate levels ofpaving shall be used in vehicular use areasto prevent degradation. Paving type mayinclude asphalt, colored asphalt, bondedaggregate and concrete paving.

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Pedestrian Paving - Decorative pavingsuch as concrete pavers, colored and scoredconcrete shall identify pedestrian corridorsas major circulation routes.

Plazas Paving in central plazas shallemphasize the scale and intended use ofthese areas. Paving shall be semi-formal andaccommodate large amounts of pedestrianand vehicular traffic.

Courtyards Small scale decorative pavingsuch as brick concrete pavers or exposedaggregate is appropriate in smallcourtyards. Paving shall be chosen toenhance the individual identity of eachcourtyard.

Benches

The existing stationary benches shall beupdated throughout the campus. Additionalbenches throughout the campus will providea wide range of additional seating areasincluding intimate and large-scale seating.Benches shall be added to all smallcourtyards, quads, plazas, pathways andoutdoor gathering areas. Bench styles shallreflect the scale and character of thelandscape zone. Bench selections shall below in maintenance requirements andconstructed out of recycled materials.

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new plazas and adjacent to all newlyconstructed buildings. A consistent fountainstyle is recommended throughout thecampus.

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Retractable bollards shall be installed inall secondary vehicular entry routes. Thecampus will authorize remote devices forretraction of these bollards and coordinatewith the appropriate fire department todistribute remote access devices.

Bicycle Racks

Snake type bicycle racks shall be installedin all perimeter parking lots, near all busstops and at the perimeter of campus todiscourage bicycle transportation within thecampus.

Trash Cans / RecycleLaps

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ash urns. Trash cans and recycle cans shall belocated throughout the campus, alongpedestrian routes and in plazas andcourtyards.

Landscape Fences

Small scale landscape fencing throughoutthe campus shall be removed and replacedwith landscaping and pedestrian benches.

Art

Sculpture and outdoor art arerecommended in the existing location offountains (to be removed). Provide locationsfor outdoor art sculpture garden. Asculpture garden may be incorporated intolarge formal plazas throughout the campus.Focal points within large plazas will bepunctuated with large art pieces.

Memorial Tree Garden

The campus has requested that an areabe designated exclusively for memorial trees.As courtyards are renovated they should bereplanted with memorial trees, as well asthroughout the campus. Memorial trees shallbe mapped and registered through CampusFacilities and shall be identified with a brassplaque set at the base of the tree trunk.

Irrigation

The existing irrigation system shall bereplaced with a centralized irrigation systemwith water conserving features such asmoisture sensors, remote flow control valvesand water efficiency. All stationary risersalong pathways and throughout the campusshall be removed and replaced with pop-upspray heads. Irrigation shall be added to alldeficient areas, and all existing non-functioning heads and systems shall bereplaced.

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Irrigation should be coordinated with all newconstruction and 4" or larger sleeves shouldbe added to all new buildings pathways,parking areas or roads. Sleeve locations areto be documented and registered with thecampus facilities department.

fountainsRemove and repair non-functioning

fountains with sculpture or focal points.

Maintenance

Additional maintenance staff is requiredto sustain the current and proposedlandscape improvements. Maintenance staffshould continue to be educated in currentcampus maintenance techniques (i.e. treehealth, pruning and irrigation). The campusshould direct maintenance vehicles to remainon designated pathways and determaintenance vehicular traffic throughcampus landscape areas. (Refer toLandscape Implementation in Appendix)original design and architectural integrity ofthis distinguished campus.

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Letter from thePresident

Since its inception in 1967, De Anza'svibrant culture and history have beencharacterized by anticipating the future andplanning for it. During the last 18 months thecollege has completed three major planningefforts. The Educational Master Plan "De Anza2005 Pathways to Excellence" was completedin spring 1999. This plan details theframework for our planning efforts, theinternal and external assessments of ourprograms and services, and our goals for thefuture. At the same time faculty, staff andstudents examined all aspects of theinstitution through its Accreditation SelfStudy, a voluntary national system of programreview that colleges and universitiesundertake every six years. As a result ofcompleting the Educational Master Plan andAccreditation Self Study, we then began acomprehensive review of our facilities needs.

The Facilities Master Plan, which isdescribed in the following pages, reflects theassessment of our current facilities and ourplans for future facilities to meet oureducational objectives. The plan is a result ofcountless hours of work by the collegecommunity through open forums, steeringcommittees, and participatory governancemeetings of the Campus Facilities Team,divisions, and College Council. Thiscollaborative effort forges a collective visionto guide the future development of De AnzaCollege.

The mission, goals and outcomes we hopeto achieve with these facilities are detailed inthe following pages. We look forward to thechallenge of funding the new facilitiesproposed for the future so that we cancontinue to ensure access and success forevery De Anza student in the years ahead.

Martha J. Kanter; President

September 1999

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The Recommended Master Plan forDe Anza College presents a campus modelthat will meet the needs of the college for itscurrent enrollment of 25,000 and ananticipated enrollment of 32,000 students bythe year 2010. The plan provides solutions tothe educational needs described in theEducational Master Plan and addresses issuesidentified in the Existing Analysis. The plan isan overall picture of the developed campusand includes both site development andfacility projects.

The challenge of the De Anza CollegeMaster Plan was to accommodate the needsof a growing college, while maintaining theoriginal design and architectural integrity ofthis distinguished campus.

The original 1967-68 catalogue stated, thedistinctive architecture, which harmonizeswith the surrounding community, creates anatural, restful campus atmosphere (informaland conducive to study). The buildings are ablending of Spanish and modern architecturewith adobe-like walls and red tile roofs.

The landscape development accents thenatural advantages of the campus. More than100 sycamores and palms were preservedand are supplemented with indigenousplantings. The basic flat nature of the campusis accented by rolling lawns and meanderingpaths. Exterior areas are developed to createa variety of dignified courts ranging fromintimate patios to large formal areas foroutdoor assemblies.

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Architects Associated Ernest Kump andMasten and Hurd designed the originalcampus in 1967, which has received severalarchitectural awards for excellence in design.The campus plan was based on the clusteringof buildings around separate quads to createdistinct educational nodes for each academicdivision of the college. The College wasoriginally planned for 10,000 students, buthas grown to over 25,000 in approximately30 years. This Master Plan addresses thecurrent space needs as well as the projectedneeds required to accommodate theanticipated growth to 32,000 students.

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SITE IMPROVEMENTSSTEVENS CREEK ENTRIES ANDDROP-OFFS

Revisions to the existing campus entriesalong Stevens Creek will facilitate vehicularaccess to the campus and correct some ofthe congestion and confusion that currentlyexists. The main entry will be lengthened, inorder to increase the "decision time" beforeturning, and two main "drop-offs" will bedeveloped. The new "drop-offs" will leadvehicles off the perimeter road and into thecampus at key access points and will increaseoverall safety and access.

Vehicular entries from perimeter accessroads shall be planted with stands of BlueAtlas Cedar trees to identify the significantentrances to campus. Vehicular drop-offpoints shall be accented with tall columnaraccent trees.

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A one-story parking deck will provideadditional parking as well as the requiredsupport and waiting areas. Landscapeelements will be incorporated into theproposed parking deck to provide shade andto reduce the "sea of cars" effect.

STELLING ENTRY & DROP-OFF

The extension of the current StellingEntry into the main campus will create athird "drop-off" and access point to thecampus. In addition, the circulation throughthis intersection will be enhanced as theloop road is "smoothed out". The landscapedesign will emphasize this campus entry andwill direct visitors to either the drop-off areaor loop road.

McCLELLAN ACCESS

An entry and exit point at the southwestend of the campus is proposed in order tofacilitate vehicular access into and aroundthe campus.

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FACILITY PROJECTSINSTRUCTIONAL FACILITY "A"

In order to address the growing demandfor instructional space on campus, a newfacility is proposed to the west of theLearning Resource Center. This facility willinclude instructional space to support allinstructional disciplines.

The proposed building location includesthe re-alignment of the loop road, which willextend the academic core. This re-alignmentwill correct the congestion that currentlyexists at the west side of the campus, as wellas provide space for a new parking lot toreplace and add to the existing parking.

STUDENT SERVICES

Currently, the Student Services functionsare distributed throughout the campus in avariety of locations. This proposed projectbrings all of these functions together into onebuilding, creating a gateway to De Anza forthe delivery of student services in oneaccessible location ("One Stop"). Theconstruction of this new facility will create a"front door" to the campus and will free upspace throughout the campus to developadditional instructional space.

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The landscape development of thestudent services plaza will greatly enhancethe campus orientation for students andvisitors. The developed plaza will besurrounded with a formal arrangement oftrees and will serve as an urban outdoorspace for seating, reading and smallgatherings. The plaza will provide longexpansive views to the surrounding campuslandscape and entry points and serve as acentral meeting point within the campus.The student service building will serve as afirst impression of the campus; landscape andsite furnishings shall be selected to reinforcea visitor's positive first impression of thecampus.

INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITY "B"

A new facility is proposed between FlintCenter and the Arts Quad to include a largelecture/performance space to seat 300 aswell as gallery and lab space. The locationwill support the Fine Arts program, as well asother division needs for large lecture halls.

INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITY "C"

Instructional Facility "C" is proposed atthe south end of the campus adjacent to theexisting Environmental Studies Area. Thefacility will include Life Science andinterdisciplinary instructional space tosupport the college's educational programneeds. The project will include thedevelopment of a new parking and drop-offarea and the relocation of the existing tenniscourts to the west.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTEREXPANSION

The expansion to the existing ChildDevelopment Center is currently in theplanning stages and will greatly enhance theexisting programs. The new addition willcreate a welcoming entry to the facility andprovide much needed additional space.

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Landscape MasterPlanTHE SETTING

The De Anza College campus landscapeis located within the urban context of theSilicon Valley setting. The landscape of thisarea is Mediterranean in nature andhistorically, the site was a location for fruitorchards and burgeoning turn of the centuryestates.The campus is bordered on all sidesby major vehicular routes, commercial andresidential developments. The denselyplanted perimeter landscape serves as alandmark identifying the campus within theurban context.

THE EXISTING CAMPUSLANDSCAPE

The 112 acre De Anza College campuslandscape was planted approximately 30years ago, and although well planned, changesin the campus structure and the maturity ofthe campus planting has left the landscape inneed of renovation. New planning andcampus expansion will create new areas,which will need to fit in with the establishedlandscape structure and surrounding nativelandscape. The Landscape Master Planevaluates the existing landscape conditionsand provides recommendations related tosafety, structure and aesthetics.

LANDSCAPE CONCEPT

The intention for the renovation andaddition of future landscapes is to reinforce asense of place within the urban campussetting, while weaving together newlyrenovated areas within the fabric of theoriginal campus. Renovations to existinglandscaped areas shall incorporate innovativeuse of sustainable materials. New plantingsand outdoor spaces shall add aesthetic value,provide visual interest, and define the

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outdoor spaces throughout the campus.Selection of new and replacement plantmaterial shall be consistent with the intent ofthe original campus Master Plan, native toCalifornia and shall require minimalsupplemental water and maintenance.

The campus is defined through a seriesof landscape spaces. The established plantingtransitions from a dense evergreen buffer,through corridors of redwood groves andsemi-formal arrangement of large deciduoustree plantings to an urban formal centralcampus.

Densely planted corridors of redwoodtrees planted along entry paths in north-south and east-west axis, provide a visualconnection from the perimeter evergreenbuffer to the central campus core. Thislandscape feature directs pedestrians fromthe parking lots to the center of campus.

Landscape shall support the proposedbuilding expansions and work with theconcept of the new building styles andfacades, as well as the proposed disciplines.

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Mature and unhealthy plantings shall bereplaced with appropriate size trees andshrubs for the scale of the setting. Largegroves of trees shall be selectively removedand replanted over time to avoid plantsreaching maturity at the same time. Informalplanting areas shall be planted with a mixtureof low growing plant species to avoid singlespecies plant mortality. Large masses of tallshrubs (over 5 feet tall) shall be avoided forsafety reasons. Redwood groves shall beselectively thinned and heavily mulched withnatural redwood duff. Mature Quercusagrifolia trees shall serve as landmarksthroughout the campus and should bepreserved and protected. All tree plantingguidelines shall be indicated or supported byspecific arborist report recommendations.

New and renovated landscape areas shallreinforce the following landscape concepts.

Ecological connection with the place andsurrounding region.

Sense of place and individual campusidentity.

Visual interest.

Direct views and define spaces.

Commitment to education, naturalresources and sustainability.

Emphasis of entry points to orient visitor,staff and students to campus.

Appropriate style and scale (i.e. formal,semi-formal, natural).

Safety.

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For the purpose of organization andemphasis of distinct campus styles thelandscape areas at De Anza College have beendivided into four distinct landscape zones.Each zone shall adhere to the landscapeconcepts established above while alsoemphasizing the unique identity of thespecific zone.

Landscape zones are organized into thefollowing distinct areas:

Central Campus Core Zone -The centralcampus core consists of large plazas (formaland informal) mixed use areas (eating,administration, campus support, library,large gathering areas).

Multi-discipline Zone - The multi-disciplinezone consists of the landscape supportingindividual disciplines within the campus,including classroom spaces and smallercourtyards which serve the classrooms (e.g.Science, Art, Offices).

Historical Zones The De Anza Collegecampus is comprised of several elementsand structures from the original turn of thecentury estate. These historical landscapespaces are integrated throughout thecampus but are generally low use spacesbut have great historical reference andsignificance.

Landscape Buffer Zone As the campus isimmediately adjacent to a major vehicularcirculation route (Highway 85), a landscapebuffer of mixed evergreen trees has beenestablished at the perimeter of the campus.

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CENTRAL CAMPUS CORE ZONE

The central campus core zone isintended to serve as the principal gatheringspace on the campus. Landscape treatmentshall be designed to support multiple outdoorevents (e.g. outdoor lectures, concerts,outdoor informal seating, etc.). Thelandscaping within the central core shallinclude formal arrangement of trees andshrubs. Plazas shall contain a combination oflow growing groundcover (under 24") and/orgrass with tree plantings. Tree size shall beselected in relation to the size and scale ofthe plaza. The objective of the central corecampus zone landscape is to achieve thefollowing:

Reinforce the pedestrian and vehicularcirculation throughout the campus.

Define central campus core zone identity

Provide visual interest and outdoor.gathering areas for students, staff, visitors

Provide safe outdoor spaces.

MULTI-DISCIPLINE ZONE

The multi-discipline zone is intended toserve as a secondary gathering space oncampus. Landscape treatment shall bedesigned to support classroom use, intimateseating and conversation areas, study andreading spaces. The landscaping within themulti-discipline zones shall include semi-formal arrangement of trees and shrubs insmall courtyards and informal use oflandscape elements surrounding buildingsand pathways. Small courtyards shall containa combination of low growing groundcoverwith single species tree plantings. Tree sizeshall be small in scale (12' 20' height). Thelandscaping of the multi-discipline zoneshould reinforce the following objectives:

Provide visual interest and small scaleoutdoor gathering areas for students andfaculty.

Provide an overall college campus feelingwhich promotes educational ideals.

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HISTORICAL ZONES

The historical zone landscape is intendedto serve as a tertiary gathering space oncampus. Landscape treatment shall bedesigned to support special events and shallreflect the original design intent of the space.The landscaping within the historical zonesshall include very formal arrangement oftrees and shrubs, reminiscent of turn of thecentury garden design. Courtyards andlandscape surrounding the Historical

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Provide a cultural representation of thehistory of the site.

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Utilize detailed site furnishings of ahistorical nature.

LANDSCAPE BUFFER ZONE

The Landscape Buffer zone incorporatesthe landscaped medians planted at theperimeter of the De Anza Campus. Theexisting tree planting, although mature, issparse and inconsistent. The campuslandscape buffer zone shall include a denseplanting of evergreen trees intended toscreen the campus from adjacent activities,properties and vehicular corridors, and toidentify the campus within the context of theneighboring community. The landscapebuffer zone should incorporate the following:

Provide a dense buffer at the perimeter ofcampus to screen adjacent vehicular traffic(i.e. Highway 85).

Maintain visibility at a pedestrian level.

Successional replacement of existing over-mature evergreen trees.

Identify the campus boundaries within theadjacent community.

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Design Guidelines

The purpose of the following section isto communicate the design guidelines forfuture physical development of the De AnzaCollege campus. These guidelines are dividedinto the key issues that create campuscharacter:

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Woven through these guidelines as acommon thread is a consistent approach tothe challenge of creating new design withinan existing campus. On a campus ofsignificant character such as De Anza, meetingthis challenge insures the preservation of agreat heritage for future generations ofstudents.

The design guidelines are focused on theessential elements and visual themes of theDe Anza tradition to insure they become partof future development. New design at DeAnza will reinforce and enhance the existingcharacter of this notable campus.

It is important to emphasize that newdesign on the campus should be a blend ofnew and old. The goal of future developmentshould be to create a campus whose designbuilds on the foundation of the past with astrong contemporary vision for the future. Itis significant that this design approachparallels the educational mission of thedistrict and can be a manifestation of it.

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CAMPUS PLAN

The "foundation" of the character of theDe Anza campus is its classic "cluster style"campus plan. The original campus plan wasbased on the clustering of buildings aroundseparate quads to create distinct educationalnodes for each academic division of thecollege.

Major roads surround the campus onthree sides and a freeway is located on thefourth side. The campus is inwardly focused,with the main campus surrounded by parkingareas and sports fields. A perimeter loop roadcircles the entire campus and is screenedfrom the surrounding community by a densescreen of trees.

The Master Plan identifies theopportunity to expand the academic corewith new buildings that are placed on theperimeter of the main campus and allows forthe development of outdoor gatheringspaces.

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The architectural design of the De Anzacampus provides a consistency ofarchitectural expression which gives thecampus a cohesive identity which is crucialto its character. Its contemporary missionstyle reflects the land's early history whileadobe walls and red tile roofs blend Spanishand modern architecture.

The design of future buildings shouldendeavor to participate in this tradition andextend it into a contemporary expression.New buildings should carefully respect thetraditional material palette, facadeproportioning and window type.

LANDSCAPE TREATMENT

The landscape surrounding all newinstructional facilities shall serve as anoutdoor space designed to support theinstructional use of the proposed buildings.The use of small intimate scale courtyardsshould be incorporated into the landscapeadjacent to new buildings while provisionsshould be made to provide larger scale quadsand plazas in centralized areas. Trees andlandscape shall provide structure to theoutdoor spaces and be consistent with the

existing formal nature of the campuslandscape. Plant selections should emphasizethe local vernacular or the region andincorporate native and drought tolerantplants.

Paving materials and site materials shallreflect the Spanish style architecture of theexisting campus. Paving style shall be ofconsistent materials, colored concrete pavingsquares of varying sizes and textures. Moreformal plazas shall incorporate moreelaborate paving details and textures.

Focal Plantings at Arrival and Entry Points

Stands of accent trees will be used toidentify vehicular access points. From theperimeter access roads, Blue Atlas Cedar treeswill be planted in groups to identify thesepoints. At drop-off points a colorfuldeciduous tree species is recommended toidentify the campus entry point (Refer toappendix for suggested tree species). Lightingand signage will compliment the treeplanting.

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Provide concrete curb or seatwall at edgeof bermed planters (e.g. Redwood Planters),where slopes are beginning to degrade anderode into pathways.

Soil Health

The campus is in need of soil tests andanalysis of current tree health based on soilconditions. Compacted planting beds shouldbe aerated and include organic soilamendments. All planting beds are to be bemulched with a three-inch layer of mulch.Mulch Type shall be 3/4" - 1" recycled andnitrified redwood compost with organiccomponents such as leaf litter and tree waste.A program for chipping and mulchingcampus green waste should be incorporatedwithin the campus. A thick layer of redwoodduff mulch will be applied to all redwoodgroves. Perimeter evergreen buffer plantingwill receive a similar mulch treatment.

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Parking Lot Treatments

Landscaping in parking lots shall be used toprovide shade and to mitigate the reflectiveglare of the paved areas. When renovationsare made to existing parking lots and whenadditional parking is added, lots shall beplanted with trees at a minimum rate of onetree per six parking spaces. Structural soilsmay be used in parking lots to establishcompaction yet allow tree root growth.Where structural soils are not appropriate,deep rooting tree species shall be selected toavoid degradation of the paved surface.Maintain low growing (under 3') landscape atperimeter of parking lots and in plantingislands to retain visibility from adjacent walksand buildings.

Decked parking shall be planted withone tree per column at the second storylevel. Views of decked parking lots should bescreened with evergreen trees. Slow growingspecies such as Quercus agrifolia - CoastLive Oak are recommended in combinationwith faster growing tree species (refer toappendix for tree species).

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Small courtyards within the multi-discipline zone that support academicbuildings shall be planted with single treespecies to identify the courtyard as unique(Refer to Appendix for suggested treespecies). Smaller scale benches and pavingshall reinforce the intimate quality of thesesmall courtyards. Paving in interiorcourtyards should differentiate fromsurrounding paving with smaller scale ormore detailed paving such as exposedaggregate squares or decorative concretepavers. Courtyards should contain consistentstyle benches, recycle bins and wasteenclosures. Low level lighting should beincluded in courtyards for safety and nightuse.

Stucco building walls adjacent tocourtyards shall be planted with espaliertrees and shrubs for visual interest. Alcoves atthe corners of buildings shall be planted withsmall-scale accent trees (e.g. HollywoodJuniper, Crepe Myrtle or Olive).

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The Redwood groves planted throughoutthe campus shall be thinned. The trees arecurrently overcrowding each other causingtree die-back.

Replacement of all over-mature,unhealthy and inappropriate trees shall besuccessional and replanted in varying stagesover time to prevent maturity of trees at thesame time. Large stands of trees shall bereplaced in small quantities over a period often years.

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Future signage programs arerecommended to facilitate campuswayfinding. Directional signage and entrysigns shall be located in conjunction withfocal planting areas at vehicular andpedestrian entry points. A comprehensivesignage program will assist in determiningthe exact style and location of campussignage.

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Paving

All new paved vehicular routes shouldaccommodate bicycle traffic and provide bikelanes. Installation of sidewalks at allperimeter roads and crosswalks isrecommended. Paving should be used toidentify primary and secondary circulationroutes through differentiation in paving typeand scale. Central axis routes will be definedwith consistent paving and curbs arerecommended at path edges to preventfurther degradation. Appropriate level ofpaving in vehicular use areas.

The following general recommendationsshall be considered for campus paving:

Vehicular Paving Appropriate levels ofasphalt and concrete paving shall be used invehicular use areas to prevent degradation.Paving type may include asphalt,colored/stamped asphalt and concretepaving.

Pedestrian Paving Decorative pavingconsistent with the Spanish stylearchitecture shall be used to definepedestrian corridors.

Plazas - Paving in central plazas shallemphasize the scale and intended use ofthe area. Paving shall be semi-formal andshall accommodate large amounts ofpedestrian traffic. Paving shall be consistentwith the architecture and scale of thesurrounding buildings.

Courtyards - Small scale decorative pavingsuch as concrete squares, pavers or scoredcolored concrete shall be included incourtyards. Paving shall be chosen toenhance the individual identity of eachcourtyard.

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Site Lighting

The following general recommendationsshall be considered for campus lighting:

Existing lights shall be replaced withenergy efficient down- lit fixtures of similarstyle.

Hierarchy of similar style light fixtures.

Large scale lighting along vehicular routesand parking lots.

Pedestrian scale lights in campus core (30'and under).

Decorative small scale lighting in historiczones (20' and under).

Low voltage lighting located in all stairwaysand along ramps.

Benches

The existing stationary benches shall beupdated throughout the campus. Additionalbenches should be added throughout thecampus to provide a wide range of additionalseating areas including intimate and largescale seating. Benches shall be added to allsmall courtyards, quads, plazas, pathways andoutdoor gathering areas. Bench styles shallreflect the scale and character of thelandscape zone. Bench selections shall below in maintenance requirements andconstructed out of recycled materials.

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Drinking fountains shall be located in allnew plazas and adjacent to all newlyconstructed buildings. The fountain styleshall be consistent with the campus buildingarchitecture.

Bollards

Retractable bollards shall be installed inall secondary vehicular entry routes. Thecampus shall authorize remote devices forretraction of these bollards and shallcoordinate with the appropriate firedepartment to distribute remote accessdevices.

Bicycle Racks

Snake type bicycle racks shall be installedin all perimeter parking lots, located near allbus stops and transit hubs and at theperimeter of campus to discourage bicycletransportation within the campus.

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Consistenttreatments for treebases shall beincorporatedthroughout the campusaccording to campuszone. Cobble,concrete block paversand exposed aggregateare all appropriatetreatments. Existingtreatments shall berenovated or replacedas necessary.

Trash Cans / Recycle Cans

Consistent styletrash cans and recyclebins shall be usedthroughout the campus.Recepticals shall be ofrecycled materials andshall incorporate ashurns as appropriate.Trash can and recyclecans shall be locatedthroughout the campus, along pedestriancorridors, in plazas and courtyards.

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Irrigation

The existing irrigation system shall bereplaced with a centralized irrigation systemincluding water conserving features such asmoisture sensors, remote flow control valves,and water efficiency. All stationary risersalong pathways and throughout the campusshall be removed and replaced with pop-upspray heads. Irrigation shall be added to alldeficient areas, and all existing non-functioning heads and systems shall bereplaced.

Irrigation should be coordinated with allnew construction and 4" or larger sleevesshould be added to all new buildingspathways, parking areas or roads. Sleevelocations are to be documented andregistered with the campus facilitiesdepartment.

The De Anza campus has potential forconnection to city recycled water expansionprogram.This change would mean updatingand correctly labeling all irrigation systemequipment and components to non-potablereclaimed water.

Maintenance

Additional maintenance staff is requiredto sustain the current and proposedlandscape improvements. Maintenance staffshould continue to be educated in currentcampus maintenance techniques (i.e. treehealth, pruning and irrigation).

The campus shall direct maintenancevehicles to remain on designated pathwaysand deter maintenance vehicular trafficthrough campus landscape areas. (Refer toLandscape Implementation Guidelines in theAppendix)

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